When replacing a commercial door or ordering new hardware, it helps to know which way the door is handed and how it swings. These details affect the door, frame, hinges, lock, closer, and other hardware. If the handing is unclear, a quick description may not be enough...
An automatic door operator can make a commercial entrance easier to use, but adding one to an existing doorway takes more planning than choosing a push button. The door, frame, hardware, traffic patterns, and surrounding space all affect which solution may fit....
When a commercial door starts dragging, failing to latch, rubbing the frame, or becoming difficult to open, the hardware often gets blamed first. But sometimes the real problem is the frame itself. A damaged, corroded, loose, or misaligned commercial door frame can...
A commercial door may still open and close while the lockset or latch is beginning to fail. Sticking handles, loose hardware, doors that require extra force to latch, and locks that no longer operate consistently can all signal a developing problem. For schools,...
A commercial door that sags, scrapes the floor, rubs the frame, or refuses to latch correctly may have a hinge problem. Because hinges support the full weight of the door and guide its movement every time the opening is used, worn or damaged hinges can quickly affect...
A commercial door closer may be one of the least noticeable pieces of hardware on a building—until it stops working correctly. A door that slams, closes too slowly, refuses to latch, or must be pulled shut by hand can create problems for security, accessibility,...
